Young Professionals Network to meet Thursday

The Westerly-Pawcatuck Young Professionals Network, an initiative of the Greater Westerly-Pawcatuck Chamber of Commerce, will hold a networking event from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Paddy's Beach.

The event is free and open to young professionals between the ages of 21 and 45 who live or work in the greater Westerly-Pawcatuck area. Appetizers will be provided and there will be a cash bar.

Membership is open and not restricted to chamber members. To attend, preregister online at www.westerlychamber.org before 4 p.m. on Wednesday. For details on future events, visit its Facebook page or email Michelle Russell at wypn@westerlychamber.org.